Alexander vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Alexander Rank #27

Caleb Rank #49

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Alexander or Caleb more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Caleb mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Caleb boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.